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Bestway confirms discussions underway for new Costcutter supply deal
Co-op Wholesale, the newly rebranded wholesale division of Nisa, confirmed in March it was no longer in negotiations with Bestway to continue supplying its symbol group Costcutter next year
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Nisa calling time on long-term Costcutter supply deal
It will mark the end of a long-term arrangement with The Co-op, which started supplying Costcutter stores via its Nisa supply chain in 2018
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Girish’s Premier Glasgow store crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year
Glasgow-based Girish’s Premier picked up the top award in the industry by winning Convenience Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2025
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Bestway makes three new appointments to leadership team
Bestway has hired former Morrisons Daily head of independent franchise and new business Nick Russell as head of symbol
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SimplyFresh settles future of its supply with Bestway renewal
The new deal will aim to encourage more retailers to join SimplyFresh as well as leveraging Bestway’s dual fascia strategy
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Former Nisa and Costcutter marketing director Ian Bishop passes away
Ian Bishop passed away earlier this month following a battle with cancer
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Costcutter founder Colin Graves joins Ascona Group board as non-exec director
He started the role on 1 April, bringing his “convenience retail sector and visionary leadership” to help Ascona Group execute its “strategic ambitions”
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Symbols, franchises, fascias and convenience in numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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How supermarkets’ c-store onslaught has forced the rise of the hybrid
Supermarkets are pushing into the convenience sector with local formats. How are the independents and symbol groups fighting to stay relevant?
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James Convenience Retail boosts PMP offer in cost of living strategy
With each store now holding a minimum of 50 PMP lines, the initiative has so far pushed crisps and snacks sales up by 30%, while confectionery sales have risen by 16%
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Bestway opens first Costcutter hybrid with Wine Rack in Guildford
The company-owned store, which was formerly branded Select Convenience with a Bargain Booze offer
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Davinder Jheeta designs 24-hour convenience store in Birmingham
Jheeta has been working with retailers Mike Nijjer and Manpreet Samra since April to create a store that would be the “best version of itself every hour of the day”
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Bestway seeking retailers for new dual-branded concept with Wine Rack
Bestway retail director Jamie Davison told The Grocer the business was in active discussions with prospective retailers
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Manjit Gill triples turnover after becoming One Stop franchisee
Gill said his sales have also been boosted by his assigned business development manager
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Bestway’s Costcutter and Bargain Booze dual concept delivers 48% sales boost for Bolton c-store
Overall, the store has increased its range by 18%, including more Co-op own label products, despite the store size staying the same
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How convenience retail is overcoming the cost of living barrier
The Convenience Conference offered insight into value strategies
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Nisa cuts fuel levy by more than £2 per delivery
Costcutter retailers are also set to benefit from the reduced charges
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Iceland launches new convenience store format
The ‘entirely new’ Iceland Local store concept shares a single store site with a Costcutter
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Is convenience still enough in the cost of living crisis?
Convenience stores provided many people with a lifeline during Covid, but now face the challenge of persuading hard-up shoppers they’re more than a costlier alternative to Aldi
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Bestway extends Costcutter fuel levy refund scheme into new year
The reimbursement, which is a benefit of Costcutter’s Platinum Club membership, was originally set out to cover June, July, and August